Akari Inc.'s Industry-Specific AI SaaS Surpasses 1,500 Adopting Companies

Akari Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuki Noro, hereinafter "Akari"), an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, announces that the cumulative number of companies adopting its industry-specific AI SaaS has surpassed 1,500.

In Japan's core industries such as construction, manufacturing, logistics, wholesale, and retail, critical challenges include shortages of skilled workers, knowledge siloing, and deteriorating work environments. Against this backdrop, Akari has adopted the mission of "becoming a light that illuminates Japan," leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI to address nationwide challenges in productivity improvement and technical knowledge transfer.

The key feature of Akari's AI SaaS is its thorough "industry-specific" design. By integrating advanced technologies with industry-specific workflows, terminology, and regulations, the platform delivers optimal UI/UX tailored to on-site operations. This enables the resolution of highly specialized challenges that generic software cannot address, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Since its launch in July 2022, Akari's solutions have expanded beyond enterprise clients to include mid-sized and small businesses in regional areas, as well as local government bodies. In addition to industry-specific functionalities, Akari combines its signature "Adoption Consulting Support" to drive comprehensive business transformation—not just software implementation, but rethinking workflows from the ground up. This approach supports AI integration within organizations and enhances productivity in core operations, including back-office functions.

Recent Adoption Trends and Achievements Behind the 1,500-Company Milestone

As the cumulative number of adopting companies surpasses 1,500, new trends and achievements have emerged in customer segments and service value:

1. Rapid Expansion into Regional Mid-Sized and Small Enterprises, Plus Adoption by Local Governments

In addition to enterprise clients, adoption by regional mid-sized and small enterprises is rapidly growing. Beyond construction, Akari now serves real estate, diverse manufacturing sectors from industrial machinery to food, and distribution and service industries such as supermarkets, restaurants, and specialized wholesalers—delivering tailored services aligned with each industry’s unique operations.

Moreover, adoption has begun not only in private companies but also in local governments. As these achievements grow, Akari is increasingly receiving invitations for AI utilization seminars and article contributions from various industries, demonstrating widespread trust in its specialized expertise and services.

2. Demonstrated Practicality in Specialized Operations

Industry-specific generative AI agents have achieved concrete results proving their practical value. For example, "Hikari," specialized for the construction industry, achieved the passing score standard in the First-Class Architect Examination (※1), while "Takumi," tailored for manufacturing, reached passing levels in 13 major national certification exams (※2).

Additionally, the "Digital Billder" series, specialized for construction, serves as a management DX solution capable of handling industry-specific tasks such as estimation, ordering, invoice processing, expense settlement, and cost management. It has received high evaluations in external surveys (※3).

※1 Akari Inc. research (June 2025) press release

※2 Akari Inc. research (June 2026) press release

※3 In the "Survey on Invoice Receipt Service Adoption in General Contractors (April 2025)" conducted by Deloitte Tohmatsu Micke Economic Research Institute, "Digital Billder Invoice" ranked No.1 in three categories: "General Contractor Usage Rate," "Support Closeness," and "Subcontractor Agreement Level" (General Contractors refer to general civil engineering and construction work + civil engineering work) press release

3. On-Site Adoption Through Industry-Specific Adoption Consulting Support

Through supporting numerous companies, Akari has accumulated deep operational know-how aligned with industry-specific business practices and customs.

Leveraging this expertise, Akari provides bundled "Adoption Consulting Support," where dedicated customer success managers accompany clients from implementation through on-site adoption. This not only enhances productivity through actual usage but also supports individual business challenge resolution and organizational culture transformation.

Future Outlook

Moving forward, Akari will continue to address the unique challenges faced by each industry. By enhancing existing products and developing new services using AI and other cutting-edge technologies, as well as strengthening consulting and support systems, Akari aims to drive the modernization and competitiveness of Japan’s core industries.

Offered Services

Service Name

Target Industry

Value Proposition / Use Cases

Digital Billder Series

Construction

DX service for construction-specific management tasks (estimation, ordering, invoice processing, expense settlement, cost management)

Industry-Specific Generative AI Agent "Hikari"

Construction

Generative AI service specialized for construction and real estate industries Use Cases: - Support for creating construction plans and safety documents - Q&A on internal construction knowledge, etc.

Industry-Specific Generative AI Agent "Takumi"

Manufacturing

Generative AI service specialized for manufacturing Use Cases: - Search for past trouble cases - Draft generation for 5-Why analysis, etc.

Industry-Specific Generative AI Agent "Hakobi"

Logistics

Generative AI service specialized for logistics Use Cases: - Support for creating daily operation reports and accident reports - Search for HS codes and import/export documents, etc.

Industry-Specific Generative AI Agent "Akinai"

Wholesale & Retail

Generative AI service specialized for wholesale and retail Use Cases: - Support for creating sales proposals and shelf layout plans - Preliminary checks for Fair Labeling Act and food labeling, etc.

About Akari Inc.

Akari Inc. is a University of Tokyo-born AI startup with the mission of "becoming a light that illuminates Japan." The company leverages cutting-edge technologies like AI to solve social challenges. Akari provides proprietary AI-powered solutions to address issues such as productivity improvement and the inheritance of craftsmanship in Japan’s core industries, including construction, manufacturing, logistics, wholesale, and retail.

Company Overview

Company Name: Akari Inc.

Headquarters: 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Ochanomizu Soracity 21F

Representative: CEO Yuki Nono

Established: February 2021

Website: https://akariinc.co.jp/